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French Hot Chocolate
A rich, thick French-style hot chocolate made with whole milk, heavy cream, and bittersweet chocolate. Espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavor, while whipped cream makes a creamy finishing touch.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp espresso powder
- salt (a pinch)
- 2 tsp brown sugar (optional; add more if desired)
- vanilla (a splash; optional)
- whipped cream (for serving)
Steps
- 1
Place the whole milk, heavy cream, chopped bittersweet chocolate, espresso powder, salt, optional brown sugar, and optional vanilla in a large saucepan.
- 2
Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking continuously for 5–6 minutes, until the chocolate has melted and the hot chocolate is hot and thick.
- 3
Taste and stir in more sugar if desired.
- 4
Pour into serving cups and top with whipped cream.
Notes
The source does not specify an amount of whipped cream for serving. The optional vanilla is described only as a splash.
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